Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Shelley (WA), accounting for 36.3% (852 people). This share was higher than Canning (C) (25.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 158 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Shelley (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Shelley (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shelley (WA), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
360
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
360
15.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
852
% of total
36.3%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
852
36.3%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
226
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
226
9.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
206
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
206
8.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
301
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
301
12.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
161
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
161
6.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
83
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
83
3.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
141
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
141
6.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
25
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
25
1.1%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+54
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+158
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+3
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+13
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-13
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-11
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Shelley (WA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Canning (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 360 | 15.3% | 9.6% | 306 | 14.3% | 9.9% | +54 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 852 | 36.3% | 25.9% | 694 | 32.5% | 24.1% | +158 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 226 | 9.6% | 13.3% | 220 | 10.3% | 14.0% | +6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 206 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 203 | 9.5% | 11.3% | +3 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 301 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 288 | 13.5% | 13.3% | +13 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 161 | 6.9% | 7.8% | 174 | 8.2% | 9.3% | -13 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 83 | 3.5% | 7.1% | 77 | 3.6% | 6.2% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 141 | 6.0% | 10.0% | 139 | 6.5% | 10.3% | +2 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 25 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 36 | 1.7% | 1.7% | -11 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 2,349 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +215 | 0.0pp |